You know you should delegate. You’ve heard the podcasts, read the books, maybe even bookmarked a few “how to outsource” checklists (and then promptly forgot where you saved them). So why does actually handing stuff over feel so… impossible? If you’ve ever thought, “It’s just easier to do it myself”, you’re not alone. Let’s Talk […]
Business lessons don’t always come wrapped in a neat checklist. They’re earned through late nights, wrong turns, deep breaths—and a lot of coffee. When I started out, I was a one-woman show juggling All. The. Things. Fast forward 10 years, and I now run four businesses (yep, four!) and still find time for joy, holidays, […]
Let’s talk about the M word. No, not Monday — although that does deserve a blog post of its own — we’re talking micromanagement. If you’re a business owner, chances are you’ve built your biz from the ground up. You know every detail. You’ve worn all the hats (and possibly tried to juggle them too). […]
Let’s talk about something that’s probably stealing more of your time (and patience) than you’d care to admit: your inbox. That red notification bubble? It’s not just a number. It’s stress. It’s overwhelm. It’s a mountain of unread newsletters, random client requests, and “just circling back” emails from three weeks ago. Sound familiar? If your […]
Ever feel like you’re working all the hours but still not moving your business forward? You’re not alone. So many small business owners and freelancers start out believing they have to do everything themselves. From managing your inbox to fiddling about with Canva or trying to stay on top of invoices — it all adds […]
Working with a Virtual Assistant (VA) is a fantastic way to lighten your workload and reclaim your time. But like any professional relationship, it takes effort to build a great working dynamic. The good news? With the right approach, you’ll create a productive and stress-free partnership in no time. How to Get the Most Out […]
When I tell people that John and I run four businesses between us, the one question that comes up time and time again is, ‘How on earth do you have time to do all of that?!’ On top of that, I’m a charity secretary and a dog owner, so there’s always something demanding my attention. […]
As the weather starts to improve, it’s only natural to think about holidays and taking some much-needed time off. But when you’re running your own business, it’s not always as simple as ‘just taking a week off.’ Thoughts of how your business will survive without you or the sheer volume of work waiting when you […]
Back in 2018, I joined a local networking group. At that point, I had been in business for two years and was just starting to scratch the surface of ‘getting out there’ and promoting Boatman Admin Services. As an introvert, stepping into that room at 7:30 a.m. on a chilly morning was daunting. Thankfully, I […]
As a Virtual Assistant, I’m often asked about the business tools I use. While some of them feel like second nature to me, I’ve come to realize that what’s obvious to me isn’t necessarily obvious to everyone else! So, here’s a rundown of my top five must-have tools that make running my business smoother and […]